ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.


Are you a strategic Talent Acquisition Business Partner/ Recruiter who thrives on building partnerships, influencing hiring decisions, and delivering exceptional talent solutions?

At ICON, we're looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to play a critical role in attracting the talent that drives innovation in healthcare and clinical research around the world.

This is more than recruitment. It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business leaders, leveraging market insights, data, and innovative sourcing strategies to help shape the future of our organisation.

What You'll Do

As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner you'll work closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to deliver world-class recruitment solutions. You'll:

• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and build tailored hiring strategies.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle, from attraction and sourcing through to offer and onboarding.
• Use recruitment metrics and market intelligence to drive smarter hiring decisions and continuous improvement.
• Build and nurture diverse talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Deliver an outstanding candidate experience that reflects ICON's values and employer brand.
• Champion innovative sourcing approaches, recruitment technology, and best practices.
   

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a passionate talent acquisition professional who combines commercial awareness with a people-first approach.

You'll have:

• Experience recruiting within healthcare, clinical research, pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and advise.
• Experience managing complex recruitment projects and multiple priorities.
• A data-driven mindset with experience using ATS platforms and recruitment technologies.
• A passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every hiring decision.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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